Two Kukis killed in Kadangband gunfight
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 02 2023:
At least two suspected Kuki militants were killed and several others injured after state forces and village volunteers retaliated the militants' attack at Kadangband area in Imphal West district on Saturday.
According to a report, around 4 am Saturday, Kuki militants from Geljang village, Churachandpur district began firing at the Meetei village in Kadangband to which the state forces deployed in the area along with the village volunteers retaliated.
During the gunfight, which continued till 5 am, two Kuki militants were killed and several others left injured.
On receiving news of the gunfight, central paramilitary forces rushed to the area and the gunfight came to an end.
Shortly after, a large number of women from the valley area went to the spot.
No injuries were reported on the side of the state forces and village volunteers.